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We recently upgraded to a set of DeWalt cordless tools from a cheap refurbished set of Porter Cable. The previous set was aging, and we needed a bit more quality and power. After much research, DeWalt was the battery platform that...
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For most projects we do, vacuum hold-down is the ideal way to hold material while machining it. There are however many scenarios where your vacuum won’t hold your stock. Even with the most powerful vacuums if you cannot focus enough...
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WAYS TO SUPPORT US Inside corners that result in a radius are a commonly overlooked issue when designing a part for machining. As of yet, there isn’t a magic way to cut a corner on a CNC router with a...
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Core77 published a great list of ways to lower the cost of your CNC parts. While they describe machining metals most all the concepts are applicable to other materials. We thought it was too good not to share in full...
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You're looking for a way to make your idea a reality. You can hire a designer to design and model it for you, but maybe you're on a budget or want to learn a new skill. We at Portland CNC are boot-strappers ourselves and have learned many ways to get something done cost-effectively.
